Chinese had become discolored although not unpalatable. Had he had table, he should have used some of his Crew's provisions for the passengers. I have forwarded (21) to H. Cairns,
(Signed) Late Acting Emigrations Officer.
(True Copy) (Signed) A. G. Thomsett,
Acting Harbour Master, V.o.
(Four Copy.)
Acting Colonial Secretary.
(Copy)
1. Proposed Dietary Scale to be proclaimed under the authority of Section II of the "Chinese Passenger's Act" in substitution of the former scale, to apply to vessel's voyages of over 30 days duration.
Rice1½ lbs per diem Salt Beef or Salt Pork½ lb on alternate days Salt Fishdo. Fresh Beef, or Mutton in lieu of Salted Beef or Porkdo. Pickles or Vegetablesdo. Fresh Vegetables as far as procurable, Pumpkins to be used when other Vegetables are not obtainabledo. Water5 lbs per diem FirewoodHs 2 per diem Tea¼ oz per diem Lime or Lemon Juice & Sugar2 oz per diemNote.— Salted Fish and fresh Vegetables to be issued during the first month of the voyage only, unless the Master at any time obtain a fresh supply en route, when these Articles may be again supplied in the above proportion.
Hong Kong, 14 June, 1872.
(Signed) H. G. Thomsett,
Harbour Master,
To The
(True Copy)
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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